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Trip from Cicero, IL to Wheeling, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

24.1 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cicero, IL, IL

Cicero, IL

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Wheeling, IL

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Trip Overview

Cicero, IL to Wheeling, IL is 24.1 miles and takes about 46m via Milwaukee Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick errand, a visit to friends, or as a segment of a larger regional exploration. You'll find it's a practical way to navigate between these suburban areas without needing extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Milwaukee Avenue 6.8 mi 10m
North Milwaukee Avenue 6.6 mi 11m
South Laramie Avenue 4.9 mi 11m
North Central Avenue 4 mi 8m
East Dundee Road 1.1 mi 3m
West Grand Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
North Elston Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
West Goodman Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Milwaukee Avenue — 6.8 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Wheeling, IL.

1

Start on South Laramie Avenue

4.9 mi · 11 min · South Laramie Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
3

Turn right onto North Central Avenue

3.6 mi · 7 min · North Central Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto West Goodman Street

274 ft · 10 sec · West Goodman Street
5

Turn right onto North Central Avenue

0.3 mi · 53 sec · North Central Avenue
6

Turn slight left onto North Milwaukee Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left onto North Elston Avenue

321 ft · 9 sec · North Elston Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
9

Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

3.6 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
10

Continue on IL 21

6.8 mi · 10 min · Milwaukee Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto IL 68

1.1 mi · 3 min · East Dundee Road
Use the left lane.
12

Turn uturn onto IL 68

116 ft · 3 sec · West Dundee Road
13

Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

33 ft · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Railroad Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
9.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | West Goodman Street

At end of road, turn left onto West Goodman Street

Navigation decision point

4
10.8 mi into trip | ~23m in | North Elston Avenue

Turn left onto North Elston Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
22.9 mi into trip | ~43m in | IL 68 / East Dundee Road

Turn left onto IL 68 / East Dundee Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
24 mi into trip | ~46m in | IL 68 / West Dundee Road

Turn uturn onto IL 68 / West Dundee Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
24.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | Railroad Avenue

Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.74 one way

$7.47 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $4.10 $8.19
premium $4.93 $4.68 $9.35
diesel $5.60 $5.31 $10.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16
Efficient EV 6 0 $2.11 $0.96
EV Truck/SUV 9.6 0 $3.37 $1.54

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Aug 30, 2026

Origin

Cicero, IL

Afternoon in Cicero on Friday

Local time

4:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 15 mph 58% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 1:04PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued August 30 at 12:27PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Wheeling, IL

Afternoon in Wheeling on Friday

Local time

4:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 10 to 15 mph 59% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 1:04PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued August 30 at 12:27PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

46m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 6.8 miles along Milwaukee Avenue. Expect to be on local streets for the entire 24.1 miles. You'll notice a consistent urban and suburban environment with frequent intersections and traffic lights throughout the drive.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Milwaukee Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near West Goodman Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (West Goodman Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (North Elston Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (IL 68 / East Dundee Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

665 ft 604 ft

Total Climb

75 ft

Total Descent

28 ft

Highest Point

665 ft

~17.2 mi in

Elevation Range

60 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Cicero, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1867

Cicero is a town of 81,000 people (2019) in the Chicagoland area, just west of the Chicago city limits. It became famous when gangster Al Capone moved here to escape from the Chicago Police in the early 1920s.

Top landmarks

  • • Hawthorne Works — Factory complex in Cicero, Illinois

Arriving in Wheeling, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1894

Wheeling is a village in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. It is home to about 39,000 people (census, 1 April 2020) .

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Milwaukee Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (West Goodman Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (North Elston Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (IL 68 / East Dundee Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wheeling, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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